Daimen
A masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "ardent protector".
Name Census estimates that about 313 living Americans carry the first name Daimen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daimen today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daimen births was 2003 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daimen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
313
~ 1 in 1,095,062 Americans
Peak year
2003
18 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,730
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Daimen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daimen from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 110 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daimen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daimen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daimen
The name Daimen has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language and can be traced back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Gaelic word "daimhin," which means "deep" or "profound." This name was commonly used in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, particularly in the regions of Argyll and the Western Isles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daimen can be found in the Gaelic manuscripts of the 14th century, where it was used as a personal name. It is believed that the name was popular among the Scottish clans during this period, possibly due to its association with qualities such as depth and wisdom.
In the 16th century, the name Daimen appeared in the historical records of the Clan MacLean, a prominent Scottish clan from the Isle of Mull. One notable figure bearing this name was Daimen MacLean, a renowned warrior and chieftain who lived in the late 1500s and played a significant role in the clan's conflicts with the Clan MacDonald.
The name Daimen also appears in the annals of the Scottish Reformation, a religious movement that swept through Scotland in the 16th century. Daimen Meldrum, a Scottish Protestant reformer and minister, was a prominent figure during this time and played a crucial role in the spread of Protestantism in the country.
In the realm of Scottish literature, the name Daimen is associated with the works of the renowned poet Robert Burns. In his poem "The Vision," Burns introduces a character named Daimen, who serves as a guide and mentor to the poet, imparting wisdom and insight.
Another notable figure bearing the name Daimen was Daimen Whyte, a Scottish philosopher and theologian who lived in the late 17th century. Whyte was a prominent figure in the Scottish Enlightenment and made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics and natural theology.
Throughout history, the name Daimen has been borne by various individuals from different walks of life, including artists, writers, and scholars. While its usage may have diminished over time, it remains a unique and intriguing name with deep roots in Scottish history and culture.
People
Daimen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daimen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daimen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daimen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 313 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daimen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,095,062 US residents.
Is Daimen a common name?
We classify Daimen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 319 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daimen most popular?
The single biggest year for Daimen was 2003, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daimen is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daimen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daimen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.